In this episode, Maya meets the author of two well-received books. Ross Jackson consults with and advises organizations within the clinical trials industry. He helps them improve patient recruitment and retention. Maya and Ross discuss the following topics: (0:51) What led Ross to write the books on patient recruitment (6:39) Patient recruitment in 1999 vs now (10:06) Doing country localization right (15:26) How to craft a solid patient recruitment strategy (14:58) Why DCT is the new norm now (2...
Mar 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Maya meets Colin Sholes. Colin is the founder of Cure Clinical Inc., a US-based software company building a comprehensive database for clinical research performance analysis. Maya and discuss the following topics: (4:29) Why is a direct-to-consumer business similar to patient recruitment (8:06) How to balance the pitch to patients with the site demands (11:23) How to achieve consistency in patient recruitment ads (14:40) Are sponsors and CROs reacting to clinical sites direct fe...
Mar 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Maya meets David Rosenbaum to talk about immigrants in clinical trials. David helps scatter the immigrant bias with clinical trials in Turkey and other Balkan countries. However, it’s an ongoing administrative effort. David is the Founder of Rosenbaum Group. It is a CRO operating since 2019 in the south-eastern Balkans and Turkey. The organization focuses on clinical trials in CNS, infectious diseases, and gastroenterology. It also supports BIOTECH research and medical devices w...
Feb 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Maya meets Dr. Leeza Osipenko. She is the founder and the CEO of a non-profit organization Consilium Scientific. It is dedicated to improving the integrity of clinical research. Maya and Leeza discuss the following topics: (2:18) The role of NICE in developing clinical standards (6:23) Why did Leeza start Consilium Scientific (9:35) How to avoid suboptimal clinical trials (19:02) What are the mechanisms that improve clinical research integrity (25:30) The ultimate goal of Consil...
Feb 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Maya meets Andreas, who is a part of the new generation of CRO leaders. He has new ideas and concepts of how to bring better clinical research services to the market and make trials more accessible. Maya and Andreas discuss the following topics: (2:55) Why aren’t more students pursuing careers in clinical trials? (6:35) What does the Association of International CROs do? (10:49) How to balance global trial coverage with local support? (8:32) Should big companies manage local tea...
Jan 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Maya meets Till, the founder of TranspariMED. Till is a political scientist by background, now focused on raising awareness about clinical trial transparency. Maya and Till discuss the following topics: (1:19) How to achieve transparency in clinical trials (3:37) Should all trials be fully transparent (5:26) The current state of clinical trial transparency (8:32) Who should enforce reporting clinical trial results (14:58) Who benefits from opacity in clinical trial results (20:3...
Jan 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Maya meets Steve. Steve is the VP of partnerships for 1nHealth. He brings a wide-ranging scope of experience to his role, having worked previously in digital marketing, e-commerce, and education. He is primarily responsible for assessing digital recruitment feasibility and developing external partnerships. Maya and Steve discuss the following topics: (2:00) The common things between patient recruitment and e-commerce (4:48) The 3 e-commerce tactics that can be applied to patient...
Nov 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Maya and Raymond discuss the following topics: (2:09) What’s happening right now with clinical sites (5:23) Should sites choose their own tech stack (8:24) How to build better ePRO workflows (13:06) The 1 way to offer global solutions for sites (16:09) What is the future of sites (23:09) How can clinical trials get more collaborative Tune in today and start expanding your knowledge! Maya Zlatanova , CEO of Trialhub Raymond Nomizu , Co-Founder of CRIO See More: TrialHub CRIO...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Maya sits with Carole Scrafton, Director and Co-Founder of a Patient Advocacy Organisation. They deep dive into the following topics: (4:00) How has access to clinical trials altered? (8:36) Do companies approach patients for clinical trials? (11:47) How to assess proposals from small companies? (16:13) Who should be more proactive: doctors or patients? (19:55) Carole’s first experience with a clinical trial (24:35) How to accelerate change in clinical trials? Tune in today and ...
Oct 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Maya and Kimberly, Founder and CEO of ESPERO, discuss the following topics: (2:20) What does a Head of Digital Clinical Trials do? (4:36) How can we speed up clinical trials? (7:54) Top inefficient trial processes requiring a shift (12:00) The main challenge in clinical trials (15:38) Bridging the gap between companies and patients (20:00) How to improve protocol design (23:51) Why the industry is still not ready for AI and ML Tune in today and start expanding your knowledge! Ma...
Sep 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Maya and Duncan, president of DTS Language Services, shed light on translations involved in clinical trials. They discuss the following topics: (2:09) The mission and purpose behind informed consent (4:35) How to apply D&I to the informed consent (6:45) What problems arise in translating consent forms (10:37) AI and translations in clinical trials (12:47) Best practices in clinical research and translations (15:54) Duncan’s experience from working with sponsors (21:21) What ...
Sep 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Maya and Aaron Horowitz, CEO & Founder of Empath Labs, dive deeper into the role of empathy in clinical trials. They discuss the following topics: (2:43) Why did Aaron create Emapth Labs? (4:46) How does the teddy bear from Empath Labs work? (8:21) How does Aaron get inspired to create these products? (11:09) How can you engage pediatric patients and understand their experience? (14:46) How do companies feel toward the product? (16:43) At what stage do CROs need the Empath L...
Aug 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Maya and Jennifer discuss the benefits of AI in clinical research and how it can assist medical writers in their day-to-day tasks. They also dive deeper into the cons of AI and the importance of the human-in-the-loop approach. They thoroughly discuss the following topics: (4:01) What does Narrativa do? (6:21) How do people feel about AI entering clinical research? (9:23) Are people embracing the technology or is there technology fatigue? (13:25) What are the main challenges for ...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 10
In this episode Maya and Michelle Shogren, CEO of Innovate in What You Do? LLC, are discussing the importance of innovation in clinical research. Michelle has been on both sides of clinical trials - as a patient and as part of the operations teams. She has almost 20 years of experience in different roles - caregiver, research coordinator, site and marketing director, CRA, and multiple roles in Pharma. Michelle is now running her own company with the same goal of helping people navigate and impro...
Jun 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Maya is discussing the pros and cons of the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) with the Managing Director of FGK Clinical Research GmbH, Martin Krauss. By background, he is a trained statistician with more than 25 years of experience in the clinical research industry. They dive deep into the following topics: (1:01) Who is Martin Krauss? (3:34) Has the CTIS improved transparency and centralization in clinical trials? (5:40) What are the strengths of the CTIS? (7:19) What ...
Jun 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 8
In episode 7 Maya is talking to the founder and CEO of Bezyl Inc, Esther Howard. She has more than 20 years of experience in the health economics of developing countries and oncology clinical research operations. Her personal and professional experience inspired her to create her own company where she can focus on the mental health journey of every clinical trial patient. Maya and Esther deep dive into the following topics: (2:23) What is Bezyl Inc.? (4:16) What is the story of Bezyl Inc.? (10:3...
May 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Maya’s guest is Alexander O’Leary, Director of the PBC Group which hosts the Clinical Outsourcing Group (COG) event series with events in the UK, Europe, and the USA. He has close to 14 years of experience in organizing and running clinical research events. Maya and Alex discuss clinical research events both from the perspective of organizers and attendees. They deep dive into the biggest challenges and mistakes when planning and executing industry events Here are the key topics...
May 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Maya and Toni Perez discuss the challenges that small biotech companies face on a daily basis. Toni Perez has more than 36 years of experience in the clinical research industry. He has worked with both big and small pharmaceutical companies. Since 2007 he has been working as a consultant to smaller biotech companies with a headcount of 2 to 10. Maya and Toni dive deep into topics of leadership, trust, and teamwork when it comes to doing clinical research. Having the right expert...
Apr 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 5
Looking to enhance your knowledge of planning clinical trials? Tune in to this insightful podcast episode with Maya and Dan as they discuss practical ways to plan better clinical trials. Discover the crucial roles that feasibility teams and CRAs play in clinical trials and how their involvement can significantly improve the success of the study. Additionally, learn about the importance of diversity in clinical trials and how we can make trials more accessible for a variety of populations. This c...
Apr 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Maya and Jacqui provide invaluable insights into the unique considerations that go into designing and executing pediatric clinical trials. From navigating ethical concerns to ensuring that children are properly represented in study populations, they cover all the key factors that can make or break a trial. But it's not just about the technical details – Maya and Jacqui also bring a human touch to the conversation. They discuss the impact that clinical trials can have on children...
Mar 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 3
Maya Zlatanova speaks with the CEO of Pharmaxi LLC, Yurii Lebid. Pharmaxi is a clinical research organization based in Ukraine and operating in the Eastern European market. It was one of the first clinical organizations to restore clinical trials after the war began. Maya and Yurii examine the clinical trial process during the war in Ukraine and the challenges in patient recruitment. They dive deeper into success factors in clinical trials, patient and data safety, etc. Here are the key topics t...
Mar 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 2
Maya Zlatanova speaks with the CEO of August Research, Dana Niedzielska. August Research is a clinical research organization based in Europe that provides regulatory, monitoring and project management services for clinical trials. Maya and Dana examine the challenges in patient recruitment and the reliability of recruitment rates. They dive deeper into the planning of clinical trials and the importance of site selection. They also talk about the disparities between the expectations of the clinic...
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1
